Longan Tree (Dimocarpus longan)
Dimocarpus longan – Tropical Longan Fruit Tree for Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Sweet, juicy fruit with translucent flesh and rich, musky flavor
- ✓ Dense, evergreen canopy perfect for shade and privacy
- ✓ Performs best in Punjab, Sindh, and coastal Balochistan climates
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Gwadar, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Southern Punjab
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Islamabad
Grow with protection during cold spells and proper soil prep. Alive and Thrive Guarantee does not apply.Not Recommended
Quetta, Murree, Swat, Skardu
Not covered under guaranteeRemove carefully, place in filtered sunlight, water lightly, and allow to adjust for 2–3 days.
Longan needs deep, consistent watering during fruit formation for juicy, full-sized fruit. Avoid excess nitrogen—it promotes foliage at the expense of fruit. Use mulch to cool roots and preserve soil moisture.
Outdoor: Choose a full-sun location with protection from strong winds. Dig a 2x2 ft hole and mix native soil with compost and coarse sand (40% soil, 40% compost, 20% sand). Longans require well-drained loamy soil. Avoid clay-heavy or compacted areas.
Pot: Use a 22–26" wide and deep container with excellent drainage. Mix 50% loam, 30% organic compost, and 20% river sand. Place in a sunny area. Re-pot every 3 years.
Keep consistently moist during the first two years—deep water 2-3 times weekly in summer. Mature trees can handle short dry spells but benefit from weekly deep watering.
Use mulch around the base (but not touching the trunk) to retain moisture.
Apply balanced fertilizer (NPK 8-8-8) every 6-8 weeks during active growth.
During flowering and fruit set, switch to high-potassium fertilizer (5-5-15). Foliar sprays of micronutrients also help boost yield.
Prune lightly after harvest to manage shape and airflow. Remove dead or weak wood.
Remove suckers or base shoots regularly.
In Islamabad, Lahore, or Faisalabad, protect young trees during nights below 7°C with cloth wraps or plastic tunnels. Avoid waterlogging at all times.
- ✓ Premium fruiting variety with rich, aromatic taste
- ✓ Grown in Pakistan’s warm zones for better performance
- ✓ Excellent for tropical food gardens and shade groves
- ✓ Expert growing instructions included
- ✓ Alive and Thrive Guarantee in compatible zones only when planted in loamy, well-drained soil with deep watering
About Longan Tree (Dimocarpus longan)
Grow Exotic Longan – The “Dragon’s Eye” Fruit at Home
Longan, a close cousin of lychee, produces clusters of golden-brown fruit with fragrant, jelly-like flesh. Revered in Southeast Asia, it is now being embraced by tropical fruit lovers in Pakistan. With proper care, the Longan tree offers both beauty and bounty—lush foliage, pollinator-friendly blooms, and highly nutritious fruit packed with antioxidants.
It begins fruiting 3–5 years after planting and can live for decades with steady yields. Once established, Longan trees are drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and surprisingly low-maintenance.
Beautiful, Long-Lived & Suitable for Pakistan’s Warm Zones
The Longan tree forms a rounded canopy with glossy green leaves and a strong central trunk. It tolerates heat and occasional drought, making it ideal for Pakistani home gardens, especially in full sun locations. With a moderate growth rate and compact spread, it fits well in medium to large spaces.
Plant a Longan Tree Today – A Rare, Tropical Treat for Sweet Harvests in Pakistani Gardens!
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Longan Tree Size Guide
- Small - Perfect for long-term growers
- Medium - Faster canopy and root development
- Large - Closer to fruiting stage
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.